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Prospector's Special
In the scorching sands of Venus’s Scorpion Desert, one man’s dream of striking it rich becomes a desperate fight for survival.
About Prospector's Special
In the scorching sands of Venus’s Scorpion Desert, one man’s dream of striking it rich becomes a desperate fight for survival. “Prospector’s Special” by Robert Sheckley is a gripping sci-fi adventure that blends biting satire with raw human determination. When Tom Morrison’s sandcar fails and his supplies dwindle, he must face Venus’s deadly terrain—and his own ambition—armed with nothing but grit and a bizarre robotic mailman. A tense, ironic, and ultimately thought-provoking tale of fortune, failure, and what really matters in the end.
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Prospector's Special — frequently asked
- Is Prospector's Special on Spotify?
- We haven't confirmed Prospector's Special on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
- Is Prospector's Special on Apple Books?
- Yes — Prospector's Special is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
- Who wrote Prospector's Special?
- Prospector's Special is by Robert Sheckley.
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